Carol P. LeClaire
LeClaire,
Carol P. (Pekarske) Current Pewaukee and former Milwaukee resident,
passed away at the age of 77 years on Monday, January 3, 2011, in
Wauwatosa, WI, with her family by her side. Carol was born February 2,
1933, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late John and Anita (Starzak) Pekarske.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John; three sons, Philip
(Barbara), John (Liza), and Michael (Donna); her seven grandchildren
Madeleine, John, Philip, Sydney, Rachel, Michael, and John; sister
Phyllis DiFore; sister-in-laws Ruth LeClaire and Shirley Pekarske; and
many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert
and sister Joan Pekarske, dear mother-in-Law, Martha LeClaire and
brother-in-law, William LeClaire. Carol enjoyed a full life as a wife
and mother, with a strong family and many, many friends. Carol was
devoted to helping others and was extremely proud of her loving family.
She had been a long time employee of Park Bank in Milwaukee, and a
leader of several community organizations. Visitation will be held from
4:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 6, 2011, with a Celebration of Life
Memorial Service at 7:00 PM, at the Funeral Home. Private interment
will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery in Brookfield, WI.
Memorials in Carol's name may be made to the charity of your choice. The
family extends heartfelt thanks to Community Memorial and Froedtert
Hospitals' Cardiac, Neurology and Palliative staffs, for their loving
and compassionate care.
Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from January 4 to January 5, 2011